[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13459]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING MS. PATRICIA PARKER

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2013

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, A virtuous woman of God accepted her calling to serve in the 
Educational System; and
  Whereas, Ms. Patricia Parker began her educational career in teaching 
thirty-eight (38) years ago, and this year she retires from teaching at 
Dunaire Elementary School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, she has served 
the DeKalb County School District well and our community has been 
blessed through her service; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents as a 
Teacher, Educator and Motivator, giving the citizens of Georgia a 
person of great worth, a fearless leader, a devoted scholar and a 
servant to all who want to advance the lives of our youth; and
  Whereas, Ms. Parker is formally retiring from her educational career 
today, she will continue to promote education because she is a 
cornerstone in our community that has enhanced the lives of thousands 
for the betterment of our District and Nation; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Ms. Patricia Parker on 
her retirement from the DeKalb County School District and to wish her 
well in her new endeavors; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, 
Jr., do hereby proclaim May 21, 2013 as Ms. Patricia Parker Day in the 
4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 21st day of May, 2013.

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